used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
Admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
Auntynoun
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
carefully weighed
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
dustingverbUS /ˈdʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact Uncle Peter justified her opinion of him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
Glenwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact Uncle Peter justified her opinion of him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading In fact Uncle Peter justified her opinion of him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In fact Uncle Peter justified her opinion of him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
unusual or striking
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
stoop-shouldered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As far back as Polly could remember, Uncle Peter had been as much a part of the garden at Glenwood as the old elms that bordered the garden, and she had always considered him a remarkable authority on all subjects.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE GUEST OF HONOR On Saturday mornings, Polly had two important duties to perform, dusting the Admiral’s study and her own room.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then came an hour’s practice on the piano, and after that she was free to walk around the garden and consult Uncle Peter.
accept gladly
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading He was not tall and stately like Aunty Welcome, but a little, stoop-shouldered old man, with a face like a wrinkled russet apple, and it wore a perpetual smile.
